CurrencyEUR, Euro, € LanguageItalian Fun factsFlorence is the capital of the region, Tuscany Leonardo DaVinci was born here TransportationVery walkable city, use the bus to go to surrounding towns and the itTaxi app to call cabs There is a tram line that takes you directly from the airport to city center where to stayStay within the “city center” and everything is in walking distance The opposite side of the Arno river is a little quieter but still close enough to get to everything easily What to doVisit the leather markets and shop your heart out (don’t forget to barter) The leather school has authentic leather and you can watch them make products...when you buy something you can have it engraved for free Go to Central Mercado to buy groceries downstairs and get lunch or dinner on the second floor (wide variety of cuisine) Walk around the city center with no plan and let yourself get lost, odds are you’ll end up somewhere beautiful Go on a Tuscan wine tour, chianti will change your life What to seeThe Duomo: get ready to fall in love and never want to leave Sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo: little bit of a hike but the view is worth it The Uffizi Gallery Santa Croce church: Galileo, Dante and Michelangelo are all buried here Walk and shop along the Ponte Vecchio bridge: beautiful jewelry and a historic landmark Boboli Gardens: 10 euro for the gardens, very pretty and nice to just hang out, Kim and Kanye got married here, you can also get discount by getting the multi location ticket that includes this, Pitti palace, and the Uffizi Gucci Garden museum: free with student ID card, very quick, but fun to do on a rainy day La Academia museum: where THE David is located What to Eat and whereNove 7: Best and cheapest apretivo in the city, the mom cooks and her son bartends, a cocktail and all you can eat food buffet for five euros Osteria de Santo Spirito: try a half order of the truffle oil gnocchi, you won’t regret it La Carraia: 1 euro gelato cone, be aware that fluffy looking gelato is FAKE don’t go for it, or any gelato within 5 blocks of the duomo Gusta Pizza: best pizza in Florence and they make it in the shape of a heart upon request Panini Toscani: right by Duomo so kinda touristy, but the experience is great...he lets you try everything before you make your sandwich and it’s only 6 euros La Loggia: personal favorite cafe in the city Shake Cafe: very Americanized and full of study abroad students, but incredible banana bread and nice if you’re feeling homesick Ginos: Cannoli's What to drink and whereAperol spritz: Must try and local favorite, try them anywhere and everywhere you can
Hugos: Refreshing and delicious, similar to a Spritz but with Elderflower instead of Aperol Kikuya Pub: Monday night the Dragon Beers (10%) are half priced and they come with a lollipop Red Garter: Karaoke bar in the middle of city center Space: The biggest/ craziest club in the city (whatever you do, don’t lose your entry ticket!) View on Art: Rooftop bar that gives you the most beautiful view of the Duomo Lions Fountain: an Irish Pub that has t-shirts hanging up and a specific shot for every U.S. university that has ever studied abroad in Florence
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